Redstone-Huntsville Chapter

Association of the United States Army

Annual Plan 2019 -2020

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Redstone-Huntsville Chapter

Association of the United States Army

2019 -2020 Annual Events Calendar

Date Event Chapter POC

July 2019:

11 “SALUTE” Newsletter Deadline for Submission Nancy Kate Baugher

16 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below 19 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below 30 New Board Member Training Steve Below/

Rhonda Sutton TBD Deliver Financial Records for Annual Audit Rich Downs

August 2019: 2 AUSA Hot Topic- Cyber LIVE STREAM Rhonda Sutton

6-8 Chapter Membership Booth at Space and Missile Defense

(SMD) Symposium VM

Marc Jacobson /Kurt Weidenthal

15 Annual Financial report due to AUSA National Rich Downs

20 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below 23 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below

September 2019:

TBD Annual Meeting Registration Deadline Rhonda Sutton

5 AUSA Aviation Hot Topic Live Stream Rhonda Sutton

17 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

20 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below TBD Community Partner Update Breakfast Marc Jacobson

TBD Retiree/Soldier for Life Appreciation Days @ Redstone Arsenal VM Bill Tillman TBD Chapter Legislative Affairs Advisory Committee Troy Trulock

TBD 14th Annual SGT Ordway Luncheon Chad Cuomo/ Dave Poehlein

October 2019: 14-17 AUSA Annual Meeting – Washington, D.C. Rhonda Sutton

13 Chapter HOOAH Tents @ Army Ten-Miler VS Rhonda Sutton

15 AUSA Annual Meeting Chapter Hospitality Suite Jo Seay

16 3d Region Breakfast @ Annual Meeting (Ticketed Event) Steve Below

15 Chapter Activity Reports for Jul-Sep 2018 Cut-off ALL

22 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below 25 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below 25 “SALUTE” Newsletter Deadline for Submission Nancy Kate

Baugher

November 2018: TBD YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast Max Bennett

11 Veterans Day Dinner @ VBC Max Bennett

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11 Veterans Day Breakfast @ VBC Marie Arighi

11 Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Huntsville Kurt Weidenthal

TBD Heroes Week Activities & Support Bill Tillman

12 Chapter EXCOM/ Meeting Steve Below 15 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below

December 2019:

TBD

17

7

Army National Guard 382nd Anniversary Breakfast

Holiday Reception/General Membership-

Christmas in Dixie Fundraiser for AUSA

Tut Fann Christmas Party

John Perry Steve Below/

Marie Arighi Willene Orr

17 Chapter EXCOM-BOD Mtg Steve Below TBD Galaxy of Lights Botanical Garden – AUSA Volunteer Night Bob Whiteford

TBD ROTC Fall Commissioning Ceremonies Peter Grant TBD ROTC/JROTC Awards Initial Email Notification Peter Grant

January 2020: TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter inputs due Nancy Kate

Baugher 15 Chapter Activity Reports for Oct-Dec 2018 Cut-off ALL

21 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter Published French Salter

24 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below Multiple ROTC/JROTC Awards Presentations Peter Grant

February 2020: TBD Nominations for DAC of the Year Jay Macklin/ Matt

Mingus 18 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

TBD DAU Acquisition Update sponsored by AUSAM Steve Messervy

21 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below TBD Nominations for AUSA National Advisory Board Steve Below

Multiple ROTC/JROTC Awards Presentations V Peter Grant

March 2020: TBD Deadline for input to AUSA Global Force Insert in Redstone Rocket French Salter

TBD AUSA Global Forces Symposium Insert in Redstone Rocket published French Salter

TBD Third Region Meeting TBD

17-19 AUSA Global Force Symposium ALL

16 AUSA Golf Tournament – PRE GFS Joey Yearta 18 Rocket City Bash during Global Force Symposium Marie Arighi

19 ROTC Leadership Panel & Luncheon Steve Below/Rhonda Sutton

24 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

27 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below Multiple ROTC/JROTC Award Presentations Peter Grant

TBD ILW Contribution to AUSA Rich Downs

TBD Contribution to National Army Museum Rich Downs

TBD Appoint Chapter Nominating Committee Rhonda Sutton

TBD Military Appreciation Night - Huntsville Havoc Chad Cuomo

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TBD USAREC Future Soldier Swearing-In CPT Dowdell

April 2020:

TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter inputs due Nancy Kate Baugher

TBD DA Civilian of the Year Awards Dinner & General Membership Meeting

Jay Macklin /Matt Mingus

11 Chapter Activity Reports for Jan-Mar 2019 Cut-off All 21 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

TBD 110th Army Reserve Birthday Breakfast John Perry 24 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below

TBD “SALUTE” Newsletter Published French Salter

Multiple ROTC/JROTC Award Presentations Peter Grant

May 2020: TBD Chapter Audit Reports due at AUSA National Rich Downs 19 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

21 Present 2020-2021 Slate and Budget to EXCOM Steve Below/ Rich Downs

15 DAC & Volunteer Family of the Year submissions to National Jay Macklin / Jim Rountree

22 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below 22 2019-2020 Slate and Budget to Chapter Executive Board Steve Below

Multiple ROTC/JROTC Award Presentations Peter Grant

Multiple ROTC Spring Commissioning Ceremonies Peter Grant

27 Memorial Day Observance (Veterans Park) (AM) Bill Tillman

Memorial Day Tribute (PM) Max Bennett

June 2020: TBD

Tut Fann Veterans Home BBQ Picnic Support V

Willene Orr

12 Army Birthday Dinner/ Flag Day/ General Membership Meeting/Installation of Officers S

Marie Arighi

Steve Below TBD Volunteer Family of the Year Recognition Jim Rountree

20 “SALUTE” Newsletter inputs due Nancy Kate Baugher 16 Chapter EXCOM Meeting Steve Below

TBD Armed Forces Day/Armed Forces Celebration Week Activities V Marie Arighi

19 Chapter Board of Directors Meeting Steve Below

TBD Chapter Activity Reports for Apr-Jun 2019 Cut-off ALL

30 Chapter Election Report Submission Steve Below 30 Chapter Annual Plan Submission (Due Aug 31) Steve Below

Special Events to be finalized:

Notes: 1. Items with an “V” indicate a Volunteer Opportunity for the Chapter Support Brigade

2. Items with an “S” indicate a Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity

3. Items with an “M” indicate a Membership Recruitment Drive

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Redstone-Huntsville Chapter (#3103)

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Installed 14 June 2019 (Updated 14 June 2019)

OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Steve Below

Executive Vice President Rhonda Sutton

Treasurer Richard Downs

Secretary Mike Roddy

Vice President, Special Activities Marie Arighi

Vice President, Membership Michael Bryce

Vice President, Ways and Means Julia Knott

Vice President, Community Partners Marc Jacobson

Vice President, Public Affairs French Salter

Vice President, Non-Commissioned Officer Programs Dave Poehlein

Vice President, National Guard and Reserve Programs John Perry

Vice President, DA Civilian Programs Steve Messervy

Vice President, Army Family Programs Jim Rountree

Vice President, Retiree & Veteran Programs Bill Tillman

Vice President, Soldier Programs Chad Cuomo

Vice President, Legislative Affairs Troy Trulock

Vice President, Army Recruiting CPT Anthony Dowdell

Vice President, Chapter Support Kurt Weidenthal

Vice President, Awards & Recognition Jo Seay

Vice President, Satellite Chapter Activities Sam Scruggs

VP at Large (Team Redstone) David Cannella

VP at Large (Protocol Support) Bill Bigelow

Vice President, Digital Communications Nancy Kate Baugher

Vice President, ROTC/JROTC Awards Peter Grant

Vice President, Young Professionals Andrew Norton

Chaplain Jim Henderson

Satellite Chapter President – Anniston “Gallant Pelham” OPEN

Vice President, Programs & CARS Ashley Linares

Sub-Chapter President – Young Professionals Chris Jeacock

Sub-Chapter President – West Alabama Nicolas Britto

Special Advisor to the Board Bob Whiteford

Immediate Past President Sam Torrey

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Max Bennett

KC Bertling

Sofia Bledsoe

Ronnie Chronister

Lori Diaz

Andy Gignilliat

Rontario (Ron) Hicks

Mike Izzo

Bob Johnson

James Lackey

Beverly Lowe

Jay Macklin

Bill Marks

Matthew Mingus

Willene Orr

Shawn Perry

Angela Rawlings

Jim Rogers

Neva Rogers

Michael Schexnayder

Pat Sullivan

Mark Terseck

Scott Thompson

Mike Tice

Terry Tipton

Robert Tremblay

Joey Yearta

“Gallant Pelham” Anniston Area Satellite Chapter (#3103-001)

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Satellite Chapter President Open as of 7/10/18

Satellite Chapter Vice-President Charles Keith

Satellite Chapter Secretary Rikki Graben

Satellite Chapter Chaplain George Gray

Satellite Chapter Vice-President Civilian/Contractor Affairs Max Dodd

Satellite Chapter Vice-President Public Affairs Tom Potts

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Satellite Chapter Vice-President Special Events David Sanders

Satellite Chapter Membership Kathy Harvey

Young Professionals Sub-Chapter (#3103-003)

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Chris Jeacock – Sub-chapter President

Board Members:

Natasha J. Parker

Craig Maples

Megan Cotton Gully

Jameson Salmon

Robert Griffin

West Alabama Sub-Chapter (#3103-004)

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

July 11, 2019 - Annual Job Fair in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Labor and the Tuscaloosa

County Park and Recreation Authority.

October18, 2019 - Habitat for Humanity project (tentative)

December 13, 2019 - Tuscaloosa Christmas Parade (possibility of MOH Rose may be attending)

2020

Thursday, February 26, 2020 - annual Lunch Honoring Women (possibility the Gov. Ivey may attend)

June 11, 2020 - Army Birthday Celebration ( Army Birthday is June 14, but that is Sunday)

June 20, 2020- Veterans Breakfast with Word Community Church

Nic Britto – Sub-chapter President

Board Members:

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Redstone-Huntsville Chapter AUSA Committees and Assignments

1 Jul 2019 – 30 June 2020

Membership Committee – coordinates recruiting of individual members and membership

education events

Co-Chair – Michael Bryce, VP for Membership Co-Chair: Sean Perry

Committee: Angela Rawlings, Robert Tremblay

Community Partners Committee – coordinates recruiting of Community Partners and update

for industry series (live streams of Hot Topic)

Chairperson –Marc Jacobson, VP Community Partners

Committee: Bill Marks, James Lackey, Terry Tipton, Julia Knott

First Sergeant John Ordway Leadership Awards – coordinates the annual award recognition

of Detachment and Company First Sergeants (all components)

Chairperson – Chad Cuomo, VP for Soldier Programs

Committee: Willene Orr, Dave Poehlein, John Perry, Bob Whiteford

Military Appreciation (Sports Event “Buyout”) Committee - provides soldier entertainment

and recognition opportunities

Chairperson – Dave Poehlein, VP for NCO Affairs

Committee: Willene Orr, Chad Cuomo, John Perry, Jim Rountree

Special Activities Committee – coordinates all Chapter functions and fundraising activities

Chairperson: Marie Arighi, VP for Special Activities

Committee: Troy Trulock, Julia Knott, Ashley Linares

Army Birthday Subcommittee

Chairperson: Marie Arighi, VP Special Activities Committee: Marc Jacobsen, Peter Grant, Mike Bryce, Steve Below

Armed Forces Week Celebration Support Subcommittee

Chairperson: Bill Marks

Committee: Steve Below, Dave Seay, Anthony Dowdell, Kurt Weidenthal, Dave Poehlein

Veterans Day Dinner & Breakfast Subcommittee

Chairperson: Max Bennett, Bill Tillman, VP Retiree Affairs Committee: Jim Henderson, John Wright, Jim Rogers

Veterans Day Parade Subcommittee

Chairperson: Bill Tillman, VP Veterans & Retiree Affairs Committee: Dave Poehlein, Jay Macklin, Peter Grant, John Perry

Memorial Day Observance Subcommittee

Chairperson: Bill Tillman, VP Veterans & Retiree Affairs Committee: Max Bennett, John Perry

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AUSA Global Force Symposium Support Committee

Chairperson: Marie Arighi Committee: Steve Below, Jo Seay, Rhonda Sutton, Kurt Weidenthal, Peter Grant, John Wright,

Ashley Linares

AUSA Rocket City Bash Subcommittee

Chairperson: Marie Arighi Committee: Julia Knott, Jo Seay, Steve Below, Beverly Lowe, Ashley Linares

DA Civilian Affairs Committee – conducts events to benefit DA Civilians, including DA

Civilian Leadership Summit

Chairperson: Steve Messervy

Committee: Sofia Bledsoe, Ronnie Chronister

DA Civilian of the Year Awards Dinner Subcommittee

Chairperson: Jay Macklin Committee: Steve Messervy, Matt Mingus, James Lackey

Missiles Symposium Conference Committee

Chairperson: Mike Tice Vice Chairman: Kurt Weidenthal

Committee: Julia Knott, Michael Bryce, Marc Jacobson

ROTC/JROTC Recognition and Awards Committee

Chairperson: Peter Grant Vice Chairperson: Willene Orr Committee: Bill Tillman, Mike Roddy, Terry Tipton

Legislative Affairs Committee - coordinates with Team Redstone, Huntsville/Madison County

Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Congressional representatives

Chairperson: Troy Trulock

Committee: Steve Below, Nic Britto

AUSA National Annual Meeting Committee

Chairperson: Rhonda Sutton (and husband Mike Sutton) Vice Chairperson: Steve Below

Committee: Jo Seay, Dave Seay, Andrew Norton, Julia Knott

Sutton

Tickets/Badges/Award Functions Subcommittee: Steve Below

Army Ten Miler Running Team & HOOAH Tent Subcommittee: Rhonda and Mike

Chapter Lodging: Rhonda Sutton

Hospitality Suite: Jo Seay

Nominating Committee – recommends individuals for Chapter Officer and Board vacancies

Chairperson: Rhonda Sutton

Committee: To be appointed in March 2020

Finance Committee – prepares annual budget and assists Chapter Treasurer as required

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Chairperson: Steve Below, Richard Downs

Financial Report Due to National August 15, 2019

Committee: Marc Jacobson, Bob Johnson

Army Recruiting Task Force - plans Chapter activities to support Army recruiting

Chairperson: CPT Anthony Dowdell

Committee: Peter Grant, Chad Cuomo, Bob Johnson, Willene Orr, Dave Poehlein

Digital Communications Committee –

Chairperson: Nancy Kate Baugher Committee: Bill Bigelow, Ashley Linares

Young Professionals – plans and executes programs/events in support of Young Professionals

Chairperson: Chris Jeacock

Committee:, Kris McBride (Advisor), Andrew Norton

Heroes Week/Wounded Warrior Subcommittee Chair and Semper Fi Community Task

Force Liaison:

Bill Tillman

North Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Order Coalition (NAVFOC) Representative:

Beverly Lowe, Bill Tillman

REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER OF AUSA

2019-2020 OPERATING BUDGET

Category FY20

INCOME

Armed Forces Week: Iron Mike Golf Tournament $5,000

Annual Meeting: Hooah Tent $5,650

Annual Meeting: Hospitality Suite Sponsorship $10,000

Annual Meeting: National Ticket Purchase $ -

Army Birthday/Installation Dinner $17,000

DAC of the Year Awards Dinner $11,700

Global Force Symposium (ROTC Luncheon, Rocket City Bash)

$115,900

Missiles Symposium $0

Missiles Heritage Symposium: Golf $0

Ordway Ceremony $400

Veteran's Day Activities & Dinner $97,100

Individual & Life Dues $22,000

Corporate Dues $22,000

Community Partner Breakfast $3,900

Army Reserve Breakfast $1,000

National Guard Breakfast $1,500

TOTAL INCOME $313,150

EXPENSES

Media (Constant Contact, Virtual Terminal) $780

PayPal Processing Fee $6,300

PO Box $134

Postage $95

Rental Fee for Storage Unit $756

Certificate Frames $500

Gifts (departing board members) $500

JROTC AUSA Medals $1,500

JROTC/ROTC Cash Awards $1,600

JROTC/ROTC/Soldier/NCO Gift Memberships $1,000

JROTC/ROTC Travel Expense Reimbursement $2,000

Plaques & Engraving $1,200

3rd Region Breakfast $1,000

3rd Region Meeting Travel Expenses $2,500

Annual Meeting Tickets $2,700

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Global Force Symposium (ROTC Luncheon & Rocket City Bash)

$55,600

Running Team: Lodging/Travel/Uniforms $6,750

Satellite Chapter(s) $1,500

Donation: Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Luncheon $2,000

Donation: Speaker Gifts $1,000

Donation: Youth Leadership Conference $600

Donation: Wreaths for Vets $1,000

Donation: JROTC/ROTC Leadership Symposium (Pizza & Movie)

$1,000

Donation: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast $100

Donation: Commemorative $250

Dues: North Alabama Vets & Fraternal Coalition Dues

$50

Dues: HSV-Madison County Chamber of Commerce (reimbursed by $335

National)

FMWR Contributions/Military Appreciation Night Sports Buyouts (including Retiree Appreciation Day sponsorship)

$3,000

Memberships $2,000

The National Army Museum $1,000

Tut Fann Birthday & Christmas Events $1,500

Institute of Land Warfare Contribution $1,000

Chapter Coins $5,000

Flags $2,400

Table Cloths/Coverings Laundry $100

Other Operating Expenses $9,200

Advertisement $4,000

EXCOM Flex Account $1,000

Armed Forces Week (SALUTE) Activities $1,000

Armed Forces Week (SALUTE) Golf – Iron Mike $7,000

Army Birthday & Installation Dinner $28,300

DAC of the Year Dinner $11,000

DA Civilian Leadership Conference aka DAU Acquisition Day

$500

Family Programs $1,250

Holiday Season Reception $6,000

Annual Meeting: Hooah Tent and refreshments $1,500

Annual Meeting: Hospitality Suite Rental/Food/Drinks

$28,500

Missile Heritage Conference $0

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Missile Heritage Conference: Golf $0

NG and USAR Support $2,000

Army Reserve Birthday/Breakfast $1,600

Redstone Retiree Days $1,000

Ordway Award Breakfast $1,500

Community Partner Leadership Breakfast $5,000

Veterans Day: Activities/Dinner $47,400

Young Professionals $6,000

WWAST $40,300

Madison City Chamber of Commerce Dues $175

HASBAT $175

TOTAL EXPENSES $313,150

Net $0

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Chapter Membership Goals for 2019-2020

Community Partners membership: As of July 2019 we have 219 Community Partners.

Our greatest challenge is retention and keeping our community partner designees filled and up to

date. The VP for Community Partners needs everyone’s assistance contacting the companies for

renewal. As the Community Partners go so goes the vast majority of our individual memberships.

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: 250 for year end

Individual memberships: July 1, 2019 Membership 3907 / Association established EOY

Membership Goal 3000

Note: To retain STAR chapter status (a must for Best Chapter) we must stay above our EOY

membership goal every month; we cannot dip below it for any month.

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: 4250 by year end

Reserve Component Membership: Current USAR membership is 70; Current National Guard

is 43; Current AGR membership is 61.

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: USAR 80//National Guard 50

Young Professionals: Estimated we have about 150 - 200.

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: 250 by year end

Government Civilian: Current number is 234 against a Government Civilian population >

20,000 in our chapter footprint

INTERNAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE GOAL: 275 by year end

Note: We have many DAC members who self-classify as Retired Army, Veteran or other

category.